Who said dangling was bad? - Recently I asked our church family to be bold enough to ask God, "What is one thing (or more) I could do or change about myself to bring you more pleasure, honor and glory?" Not an hour after the challenge left my lips I was faced with two real life opportunities to put up or shut up. I know my response was exactly what God wanted to see from me (not necessarily what I wanted to do myself). I felt His pleasure. It was good. God doesn't always give us specific things to do, often He does though. I know in general God would like to see me out of my own control much more than He does. Trusting in His perfect plan. Dangling can be scary until you remember how you got there.
20/10 Vision - A vision for the new year, new decade, the rest of your life. A vision that doesn't measure up to average, acceptable, or standard. A vision that does not come naturally. A vision that goes beyond anything this world can offer. A vision that leaves others in awe.
"Seek first His kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be added to you as well" Matthew 6:33
Dear Life - Object of love. You are here for His pleasure. When you see me and I see you there is one certainty we both know...you guessed it, we didn't get here by ourselves. Your life is a precious commodity to God. Stop trying to impress yourself and get bold with God. Ask for a new vision on your life. One that only He can provide. One that will finally make sense of where you're at. One that will find your place in His will and His way. First things first.
Dangling or blowing in the wind? We might think we face the force of nature instead of the breath of God. It takes keeping our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, to see keep His reality in focus. Therein lies the life-long work we face.
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